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RN - Vascular Access Spec
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$54.56–$77.84/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Madera, CA
Registered Nurses in the Madera area earn a median of $60.88 per hour, about $126,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.42 and $67.96. That ranks 26th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 17th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Madera. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Madera.
- $60.88median pay per hour, Fresno
- $49–$68typical range per hour
- 10,440registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Madera
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Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$54.56–$77.84/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Full TIme/Nights
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$46.25–$61.43/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time/Days
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$46.25–$61.43/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse - NICU - Full Time/ Nights
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$46.25–$61.43/ hour
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Per Diem Registered Nurse - Diabetes Care/Endocrinology Clinic
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$56.91–$81.19/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
RN II - Inpatient Oncology Unit - Full Time/Days
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$49.49–$70.60/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$73.12–$106.02/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse Navigator - Maternal Fetal Center
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$60.15–$85.81/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Trauma Program Coordinator Registered Nurse
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$57.29–$81.72/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse III - Surgery - Full Time/Weekends/Nights
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$51.96–$74.12/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse II - Neurosurgery Clinic
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$49.49–$70.60/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse
American Renal Associates · Madera, CA
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The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,440 registered nurses employed in the Fresno metro area, 22.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.88 | $87,110 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.42 | $102,790 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Median | $60.88 | $126,630 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.96 | $141,360 | 51% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $94.37 | $196,290 | 110% above U.S. median |
How Madera ranks
- 26th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 17th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 21st of 23 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Madera
- Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.88 median hour buys what $59.59 buys at the national price level, 32% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Madera paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,192
- Per year: $109,584
- Per month: $9,132
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Madera
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Madera
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Madera. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Community Hospital Madera, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Valley Children's Hospital Madera, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| River Vista Behavioral Health Madera, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Madera County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Madera County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 21 mi | $60.88/hr | 550,105 |
| Clovis, CA | 24 mi | $60.88/hr | 127,993 |
| Merced, CA | 32 mi | $61.00/hr | 96,073 |
| Hanford, CA | 50 mi | $62.86/hr | 60,594 |
| Turlock, CA | 57 mi | $81.47/hr | 72,888 |
| Visalia, CA | 61 mi | $57.77/hr | 146,271 |
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License and tax basics in California
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Madera, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $60.88 per hour, about $126,630 a year. The middle half earn between $49.42 and $67.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madera a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Fresno ranks 17th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Madera?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Madera. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Madera.
Do I need a California license to work in Madera as a registered nurse?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Madera in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Madera County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Madera?
The federal per diem benchmark in Madera is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportMadera, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 12 postings$64.62/ hr$46–$106
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
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2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$66.48High$79
536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
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